Two Shootings Overnight in Milwaukee, One is Fatal

The Milwaukee Police are investigating two overnight shootings, one of which was fatal.

Around 11:45 PM, the Police were called to the area of N 31st Street and W Villard Avenue where officers found a man lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Life saving measures were unsuccessful and the 37-year-old victim, was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are being investigated as Police search for a motive and suspects in the case.

About 40 minutes later, MPD was called to another shooting on W Green Tree Road near N 99th Street. Officers found a 32-year-old woman with serious gunshot wounds. She apparently was in her vehicle when she was shot. The woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries, but she is expected to survive. The MPD is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.